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Meeting

Feb. 7 Wolfville and Area Newcomers meeting. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wolfville Farmer's Market Building. Dwight Bishop will speak about his role as Nova Scotia Ombudsman and the Advocacy for Seniors programming. Weblink: www.wolfvillenewcomers.org

Youth Alpha Series

Feb. 7 Berwick Baptist Church. Students from Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join them for the Tuesday supper at 5 p.m. and stay for the weekly series. Info: Tara at 300-0885.

Feb. 9 Do you have a chronic health condition such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, or COPD? Take control of managing your symptoms. Free self-management program for people living with, or supporting others living with a chronic health condition. Six-week program offered by the Annapolis Valley Health in Wolfville at Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre in the multi-purpose room for six consecutive Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. To register or for more info, contact Pat (Lithgow) Rose at 538.1315 or email plithgow@avdha.nshealth.ca

Call to Remembrance

Feb. 9 Annapolis Valley Regional School Boards students are involved in this event hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 98 in Kingston. Starts at 8 a.m. Storm date is Feb. 10. The public is encouraged to attend and see what the youth have learned about Canada's role in shaping world history. Info: www.kingstonlegion.com

Brown Bag Lunch

Feb. 9 Playwright and author Uwe Kaufmann will present on the subject of Kluscap, Blomidon and Wabanaki Mythology at noon on the second floor at Fountain Commons, Acadia University.

Luncheon

Feb. 9 St. Valentine salad luncheon and auctionat the Forties Community Centre. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., luncheon at noon. Adults $6, children $3 and preschoolers free. Bake and auction to follow. Sponsored by the St. Augustine Church Guild.

Movie night

Feb. 10 Canadian Parents for French Annapolis Valley Chapter will be holding a French movie night, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Berwick Library. Featuring Madagascar. Children of all ages are welcome to attend and snacks will be provided. Bring a friend and enjoy watching a movie in French.

Dinner

Feb. 10 Lions Valentine ham dinner 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Wolfville and District Lion's Hall, Elm Avenue, Wolfville. $12 per person, children 10 and under $6. Tickets available from members or Wolfville Save Easy. Take out available. Proceeds to Lions community work.

Bake sale

Feb. 10 The Olympic Chapter IODE hosting a bake sale at the County Fair Mall, featuring breads, cookies, pies and other goodies. All proceeds to education fund.

Feb. 11 Valentine dessert tea and ticket auction at the Meadowview Development Centre, Brooklyn Street, Kentville. Doors open for viewing and tea at 1 p.m. $5 adults, $4 children/seniors, children five and under free. Admittance includes: great homemade desserts, coffee, tea, and/or juice. Ticket envelopes 10 for $1, many auction items. Draws start at 3 p.m. Proceeds to the Annapolis Valley Cheer Club for 15 members to attend camp in Quebec.

Feb. 12 Forties Community Centre, New Ross. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Adults $10, children five to 12 $5, children under five free. Roast beef, gravy, carrots, peas, potatoes, desert, tea, and coffee.

Winter Walk Day

Feb. 12 Part of Take the Roof Off Winter, Canning Walkabout and Canning District Recreational Commission, Winter Walk/Snowshoe event. Registration at 12:30 p.m. at the Glooscap Elementary School parking lot. Walk or snowshoe starts at 1 p.m. along Bigelow Trail. A limited number of snowshoes available or skate at the Glooscap Arena at 12:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There will be draws for prizes for those who register. Storm date is Feb. 19 same time and place. Info: Julie at 582-3602 or Stephanie at 582-2033.

Feb. 13 Morristown Cemetery Company's annual meeting, 7 p.m. at the Morristown Community Hall. All interested are asked to attend.

Feb. 14 Annual meeting of the Cambridge United Baptist Cemetary Company, 7 p.m. at the Cambridge Community Centre. Storm date Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. All lot owners and all interested people are urged to attend.

Dinners

Feb. 14 Candlelight Pasta dinner on Valentines Day, at the Aylesford United Church. Storm date: Feb. 15 $25 per couple or $15 per person. Tickets available by contacting Gladys Hitch 847-3507 and Sandra Allwright 538-9402. Limited seating, tickets will be sold in advance of the event.

Feb. 14 Port Williams and District Lions Club second annual Valentine's Day Roast Beef Dinner. 7 p.m. at the Port Williams Community Centre. $40 a couple, bar, door prizes and entertainment. Contact any Lion's member or call 678-6532 for tickets. Storm date Feb. 15. In support of commitment to Brigadoon Village.

Feb. 16 7 p.m. at the Berwick Fire Hall. Find out how you can get involved in the Canadian Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life. Get a team together, volunteer or take part in the survivors' victory lap.

Snowshoe and sleigh ride

Feb. 17 Hike Nova Scotia, 14 Wing Greenwood Community Centre and Take the Roof Off Winter present a family snowshoe and sleigh ride day at the Greenwood Golf Club. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All participants must either be military members, their families and or valid recreation cardholders. Go to www.hikenovascotia.ca for details.

Feb. 18 The Kingston Lions Club presents a Variety Music Night at the Kingston Lions Hall. Entertainment features Old Country Paul Marshall and Friends and Just for Fun. Doors open at 6 p.m. while the show runs from 7 to 10 p.m. $5 per person. Info: 847-0525 or 765-2128.

Feb. 23 7 p.m. at the Kingston Fire Hall. Find out how you can get involved in the Canadian Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life. Get a team together, volunteer or take part in our survivors' victory lap.

Feb. 24 1 p.m. at 14 Wing Greenwood in the Annapolis Mess. Find out how you can get involved in the Canadian Cancer Society's annual Relay For Life. Get a team together, volunteer or take part in the survivors' victory lap.

Saturdays and Sundays Community flea market at the former Stage II building Port Williams. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations for food bank accepted and a draw in support of the lions club and fire department. To book a table, call Alice 678-7969.

At the library

Wednesdays Berwick library tots' story time, 9:45 to 10:15 a.m. Share the fun and adventure of reading by enjoying rhymes, song and books with other children. Free. Info: 538-4030.

Support group

Friends in bereavement, an ongoing support group for anyone who has suffered the death of a loved one, recently or years ago. Kentville Baptist Church parlour, 2 to 4 p.m., on thefirst and third Tuesday of each month. Contact Jennifer, 681-8239, Alice, 678-3570, or Barb, 542-0599.

Gamers' night

Fridays at the New Beginnings Center, Greenwood (next to Dairy Queen), 242-2282.

Clothing drop-off

Used clothing drop site - the Beehive Adult Service Centre, 1119 Station St., Aylesford. These donations support the Beehive and the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Volunteers needed

The VON Annapolis Valley District volunteers assist with the community support programs helping seniors, the adult day program, meals on wheels, foot clinics and the safety check-in programs. Call 1-800-411-9646 or 678-1733.

Volunteer with VON to pack meals for Meals On Wheels at the Valley Regional Hospital, three days per month, for 1.5 hours per day. Volunteers also needed to deliver meals in the Kentville/New Minas area. Call 1-800-411-9646.

Rentals

Seniors' Centre Berwick, to rent call Helen at 538-3511.

Horton Community Hall Call 542-3150 and leave a message.

Meadowview Development Community Hall is available for bookings. 680-0988.

Tuesdays 1 to 2 p.m. Baby & Me: Parents with infants (birth to walking) share information and support. Occasional visits with public health nurse, who answers questions and weighs babies. Infant rhyme time is offered. Childcare is available for siblings. Free. Info: 678-5760.

Wednesdays 1 to 2 p.m. Tots ‘n' Tales. For children aged three to five years and parent or caregiver. Childcare is available for siblings. Sing songs and move to music, listen to stories and make crafts. Free. Info: 678-5760.

Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Zumbatomic at Kings County Family Resource Centre for children aged three to five years and their parent or caregiver. Childcare is available for siblings. Free. Info: 678-5760.

After school program

Tuesday "Kidmo" after school program for Grades Primary to 6 until 4:45 p.m. Supper for the whole family at 5 p.m. Berwick Baptist Church. Info: Tara at 300-0885.

Every Monday night, the King's Community Concert Band rehearses, 7 to 9 p.m., in the recreation centre of the New Minas Baptist Church. The band, which does both parades and concert performances, is looking to expand and is inviting interested musicians to check it out.

Monday evenings. Wii bowling, Forties Community Centre, New Ross. Interested in joining or trying it for the first time? Info: Marsha, 689-2612.

Wednesdays Coldbrook and District Apple Valley Seniors meet 1:30 to 4 p.m. with a potluck every third Wednesday of the month. Games and a light lunch at the seniors' room of the lions' hall on South Bishop Road, Coldbrook.

Wednesdays Kingston Area Seniors Association meets the second Wednesday of each month. 10 a.m. Kingston branch 98 Royal Canadian Legion. Fun day (cards and games) every second and fourth Friday, 1 p.m. Info: Barb Hildebrand, 765-2513.

Wednesdays The Canning and District New Horizons Seniors meet at the Canning Lions' hall, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Come for cards, games and social, light lunch, monthly potluck. New members welcome. Info: Rose, 582-7346; Gladys, 678-2030.

Wednesdays and Thursdays New Horizons Seniors Club, 350 Main St., Kentville. Club opens at noon for recreational activities such as cards, carpet bowling, Wii, crokinole, many others. Members and friends welcome.

Fridays Kingston Area Seniors Association, guest welcome on the second and forth Friday of the month for fun days $2. Games, cards, friendly talks and light refreshments

Saturdays Kentville Seniors New Horizon Club, 350 Main St. Drop in at 1:30 p.m. and join the club, enjoy refreshments and prizes. $2 proceeds for general fund. First and third Saturday of every month.

Meetings

Mondays Tops, Canning meets every Monday night at the Canning United Baptist Church, North Avenue. Weigh-in begins at 5:30, meeting at 6 p.m. New members welcome. Info: Heather, 582-3012.

Tuesdays The Annapolis Valley Toastmasters Club invites you to the Air Commodore Birchall Centre, Building 221, Classroom 3 at 14 Wing, Greenwood to experience a meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. annapolis.freetoasthost.net

First Wednesday of each month the Kings County Photo Club meets in the Cornwallis Room of the Kentville Agricultural Centre, 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome, from novice to expert.

Second Wednesday of each month (September to June) The Kings County Alzheimer's Caregiver Support and Education Group, Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre, Wolfville. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Confidential and relaxed setting. New members.

Last Wednesday of each month White Rock Community Centre, 7 p.m. No meeting July or December. 542-7410.

Second Wednesday of each month Kingston Area Seniors Association general meeting, 10 a.m. at the Kingston Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Basic membership is $10. Info: Fred (363-2406).

Thursdays TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meets at 9:30 a.m. at the United Church, Kentville. New members welcome. See what we have to offer in the form of encouragement and motivation, with no obligation to join. Info: Audrey, 679-0749 or Robert, 375-2183.

Free service through the Annapolis Valley Regional Library for residents of West Hants, Kings and Annapolis counties who live further than 10 km from a library branch, or who are physically unable to reach one. Great for seniors, caregivers, homeschoolers, rural residents or those who don't drive. Make requests from the online catalogue or booklists. Postage is paid for qualifying readers. 1-866-922-0229 or booksbymail@nsar.library.ns.ca

Every Thursday merchandise and cash bingo, West Brooklyn Hall. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Lucky 7 $180, goes up $10 every week. Giant bingo on the last Saturday of each month. Doors open at noon. Info: Doris Kelly, 542-7822.

Every Wednesday night Forties Community Centre, New Ross. 7:30 p.m. 1/2 take games.

The second and fourth Friday of every month. Kentville New Horizons Seniors Club, 350 Main St. Club opens at 1 p.m. for 1:30 p.m. Prizes and refreshments, $2.

Quilts, sew, knit

Tuesdays Time For All Things Community charity group meets the second and fourth Tuesday monthly at the South Berwick Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All welcome to tie quilts, sew, knit, bring your project. All items for local charities. Sponsored by Kings West Women's Institutes. Info: Thelma 538-8757.

Dance

First Saturday of each month. Gay, lesbian, bi-sexual dance at Middleton Lions Club in Nictaux from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.